In the tri-border area of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, you will find a diverse hiking route through a varied low mountain range landscape. Be enticed to summit the highest and most well-known peaks of the Upper Lusatia region that lie along the way – Valtenberg (587 m), Bieleboh (499 m), Kottmar (583 m), Lausche (793 m), and Hochwald (749 m). Discover fascinating rock formations and forest-rich, idyllic valleys. Visit the picturesque villages of this region with their vibrant traditions and unique Upper Lusatian half-timbered houses.
The route leads through the diverse Upper Lusatian mountain world: granite ridges and volcanic peaks alternate with striking sandstone mountains. Along the 70% natural pathways, there are also numerous peaks with mountain inns.
6 Stages | 32:00 hours | 107 km length | 1,900 m ascent | 2,240 m descent
The implementation of the ELER funding in the Free State of Saxony is managed by the Ministry of Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, Department of Funding Strategy, ELER Managing Authority.
For the Bronze Needle, 2 stages must be completed in full.
For a fee of € 4.50, you can collect the physical badge here:
Tourism Center Nature Park Zittau Mountains
Market 9
02763 Zittau
For this badge, you need to achieve 2 points.
The points for a location are collected once per run. Collecting the same location multiple times does not score any additional points.
This badge can be reached several times. After earning this badge, your points resets to zero and you can start over. This has no effect on higher levels.
